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  1. Celts - Wikipedia

    Celtic refers to a language family and, more generally, means 'of the Celts' or 'in the style of the Celts'. Several archaeological cultures are considered Celtic, based on unique sets of artefacts.

  2. Celt | History, Institutions, & Religion | Britannica

    6 days ago · The Celts, an ancient Indo-European people, reached the apogee of their influence and territorial expansion during the 4th century bc, extending across the length of Europe from Britain to …

  3. Eight Surprising Things You Should Know About the Celts

    Nov 10, 2025 · The Celts were a distinct ethnic group made up of tribes spread across Europe. They shared similar languages, traditions, religions, and cultural practices and were known for their …

  4. Ancient Celts - World History Encyclopedia

    Apr 1, 2021 · The ancient Celts were various tribal groups living in parts of western and central Europe in the Late Bronze Age and through the Iron Age (c. 700 BCE to c. 400 CE).

  5. Celts - Definition, Origin & Language | HISTORY

    Nov 30, 2017 · The Celts were a collection of tribes with origins in central Europe that shared a similar language, religious beliefs, traditions and culture.

  6. Who Were the Celts? Origin, Appearance + History

    Feb 11, 2025 · The Celts were Indo-European people that shared a common language and that had a shared culture and belief system. They lived in large sections of modern-day Europe and Antolia, a …

  7. The Celtic People Around Europe and Their Ancient Civilization and

    Mar 25, 2025 · Language studies indicate that the Celts were an Indo-European group, first identified in Switzerland and Germany. The first written references to Celts come from the Greeks in 630–600 …

  8. The Celts - Celtic Heritage Foundation

    The Celts The Celts once covered much of Europe but with the rise of the Roman Empire they were pushed west. They have left their mark throughout Europe and beyond. Luckily for the Celts, the …

  9. The Celts of Ancient Ireland - Knowth

    The Celts, an ancient and intriguing civilization, left their indelible mark on history, with the first historical record occurring around 700 BC as chronicled by the Greeks.

  10. The Celts: Who Were They, Where Did They Live, & What Happened …

    Aug 18, 2020 · The ‘Celts’ were not, in fact, a single race, but a series of distinct tribes, albeit bound by common ties of art, custom and religion. Celtic groups existed throughout central Europe, on the …